Hi Skeezyks, Now what did you want to go shopping for??!!
But seriously, if you're having problems with anxiety that really can't be the easiest situation to be in. That can be a big anxiety inducer when you're suffering from anxiety.
I completely understand if you're looking to do "average" things that some people do day-to-day but it's sounding like you do need to give yourself a bit of a break. I'm thinking maybe you're pushing yourself a little hard?
Sure a little shopping might not be out of the question, going "back to the beginning" and practicing some techniques for in situations like that, but for now perhaps even a walk down the road....then maybe a little further.....then maybe a little further.......then maybe a little more regular..........is enough, do you think?
None of this says you're weak, none of this says "you can't", none of this says you've failed, it more so says too much too soon. And that really doesn't matter, if you can just keep pushing against your "comfort zone" just enough for now.
In terms of your life in a more whole sense then if your wife is doing the shopping doesn't matter, you can be just as important in preparing more of the meals, right? And there will be other things you're bringing to the relationship too.
Sure, it can't be that easy for you feeling restricted, but that doesn't need to be forever at all.
And naturally going back to the overall way you've been feeling with the depression, do you think returning to therapy might help a little with that? Or more support from a pdoc?? The way you're feeling today...........tomorrow.............next week..............next month doesn't have to be your future if you can get the right help.
And of course, anything I/we can do..............I'm/we're here for you!!



Alison